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NISHU SHRESTHA

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Nishu Shrestha
01 · About

The Story

I'm a Computer Science (Honors) student driven by a passion for building software that creates real impact. From founding one of ULM's most active tech communities to shipping full-stack production apps, I thrive at the intersection of AI, engineering, and human connection .

Passionate about cybersecurity, machine learning, and tools that empower communities. Currently seeking opportunities where I can contribute, learn, and lead.

University of Louisiana Monroe
B.S. Computer Science (Honors) · Minor in Math · GPA 3.80
May 2026
Cornell Tech - Break Through Tech AI
Selective AI/ML Fellowship · New York City
Aug 2025 – May 2026

Certifications

Microsoft Azure Fundamentals
Microsoft · AZ-900
AWS AI Cloud Practitioner
Amazon Web Services
AWS Cloud Practitioner
Amazon Web Services · CLF-C02
02 · Experience

Where I've Built

IT Intern
GreenQube
Infrastructure Automation · Rewst Client-Facing Active Role
Jun 2025 – Present
  • Built and configured Rewst workflows integrating with PSA and RMM tools to automate onboarding, offboarding, and alerting processes for managed service clients
  • Managed day-to-day IT infrastructure including system rollouts, network configuration, and endpoint administration across internal and client environments
  • Diagnosed and resolved hardware, software, and connectivity issues for end users; communicated clear technical recommendations to non-technical stakeholders
  • Documented Rewst automation builds and IT procedures to enable knowledge transfer and repeatable workflows across the team
Founder & President
Girls Who Code - ULM Chapter
50+ Members Chapter Founder 70% Engagement Boost
Aug 2024 - Present
  • Founded ULM's Girls Who Code chapter from scratch - grew to 50+ active members in under a year
  • Designed and led 10+ technical workshops covering Python, web dev, Git, and data science fundamentals
  • Drove a 70% increase in member engagement through structured mentorship and peer support programs
  • Organized industry networking events connecting students directly with regional tech professionals
  • Partnered with the CS department to create scholarship guidance and academic resource pipelines
Software Developer
IBM Grant Project - University of Louisiana Monroe
Full Stack IBM Funded Python · React
Jun 2024 - May 2025
  • Developed full-stack software features as part of an IBM-funded research grant at ULM
  • Built and iterated on web application components using React, Python, and RESTful APIs
  • Collaborated cross-functionally with faculty researchers to define and implement technical requirements
  • Contributed to the research publication workflow with architecture documentation and testing
IT Support Technician
University of Louisiana Monroe
30+ Tickets/Week Hardware + Software
Feb 2023 - Jun 2024
  • Resolved 30+ technical support tickets per week for students, faculty, and administrative staff
  • Diagnosed and repaired hardware and software issues across Windows, macOS, and Linux environments
  • Configured and maintained network equipment, printers, and computer lab workstations
  • Wrote internal documentation reducing average issue resolution time by approximately 40%
03 · Projects

Things I've Built

01 Featured

CodeQ

Quality-driven automated grading system evaluating programming assignments with instructor-defined tests, rubric-based scoring, and prototype-level academic integrity detection. Supports role-based workflows for Students, Faculty, and Admins with full Docker-based local development.

Role-based access control (Student / Faculty / Admin)
Automated grading with rubrics, public & private tests
Plagiarism similarity detection across submissions
AI-generated code likelihood detection via PyTorch
Grade export (CSV) · JWT Auth · Docker Compose dev
PythonFastAPIReact Next.jsTypeScriptPostgreSQL DockerPyTorchJWT Tailwind CSSFramer Motion
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02

Athlyze

AI-powered platform giving every athlete a personal coach, guide, and community - combining AI-driven training recommendations with peer support networks.

TypeScriptAI/MLReact
GitHub
03

IP Explorer Visual Novel

Interactive visual novel teaching internet protocols through immersive storytelling - players explore how packets travel networks through engaging narrative-driven gameplay.

JavaScriptHTML / CSSGame Design
04

Outlook Email Encryption

Security-focused Outlook add-in for encrypting outbound emails using symmetric and asymmetric encryption protocols. Ensures end-to-end privacy for sensitive communications with a seamless UX layer integrated directly into the Outlook ecosystem.

PythonCryptographyMS Office APIJavaScript
05

Income Prediction Neural Net

Neural network investigating gender-based income disparity - predicting whether individuals earn above $50K using the UCI Adult dataset with PyTorch.

PythonPyTorchJupyterPandas
GitHub
06

Hailstone Sequence

Computational investigation of the Collatz conjecture - implementing, visualizing, and analyzing hailstone sequence patterns and algorithmic behavior in Python.

PythonAlgorithmsMatplotlib
GitHub
04 · Skills

My Toolkit

Languages

Python JavaScript TypeScript Java SQL HTML / CSS Bash Python JavaScript TypeScript Java SQL HTML / CSS Bash

Frameworks & Libraries

React Next.js FastAPI Django Node.js React Native PyTorch Tailwind CSS Bootstrap Material UI Framer Motion React Next.js FastAPI Django Node.js React Native PyTorch Tailwind CSS Bootstrap Material UI Framer Motion

Tools & Platforms

Git / GitHub Docker PostgreSQL MySQL Microsoft Azure AWS Figma Postman Jupyter Linux Git / GitHub Docker PostgreSQL MySQL Microsoft Azure AWS Figma Postman Jupyter Linux
05 · Recognition

Awards & Honors

ULM Honors Junior of the Year
ULM Honors Program · University of Louisiana Monroe
Recognized as the Junior of the Year for the ULM Honors Program for outstanding involvement and achievement in the program.
May 2025
Best Undergraduate Poster Presentation
Louisiana Academy of Science (LAS) 99 · LSU Alexandria
Won Best Undergraduate Poster Presentation in the Computer Science / Cybersecurity & Information Assurance / Mathematics & Statistics category.
Mar 2025
Student Advertising Award - Creative Design, Bronze
ULM Marketing · University of Louisiana Monroe
Recognized for exceptional creativity and visually appealing design work in the Creative Design category.
May 2025
Stukent Entrepreneurship Pitch Competition - 1st Place
Stukent
Presented a business idea and placed first in the Stukent Entrepreneurship Pitch Competition.
Feb 2025
Student Advertising Award - Creative Design, Gold
ULM Marketing · University of Louisiana Monroe
Recognized for exceptional creativity and visually appealing design work in the Creative Design category.
May 2024
ULM Honors Sophomore of the Year
ULM Honors Program · University of Louisiana Monroe
Recognized as the Sophomore of the Year for the ULM Honors Program for outstanding involvement and achievement in the program.
Apr 2024
06 · Leadership

How I Lead

Founder & President
Girls Who Code - ULM
2023 – Present
Built ULM's GWC chapter from the ground up - 50+ members, 10+ workshops, 70% engagement growth
Acting Treasurer
Nepalese Student Association - ULM
2023 – Present
Managing chapter finances, budgeting for cultural events, and driving community engagement among Nepalese and South Asian students at ULM
Graphic Designer
Google Developer Student Club - ULM
2022 – 2023
Designed all event marketing, digital branding, and visual content for GDSC ULM - boosting event attendance and chapter visibility
Peer Leader
ULM Academic Affairs
2023 – 2024
Mentored incoming CS students through academic orientation, study skills sessions, and career development workshops
07 · Contact

Let's Connect

Open to internships, full-time roles, and collaborations. Let's build something meaningful together.

Monroe, LA· 318-372-1547· ULM · May 2026